Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: Hour 2: Just Ignore Him
Hosts: Myron Medcalf, Matt Jones (Matt Yoder is Matt Jones under his preferred on-air name)
Date: February 15, 2026
Platform: ESPN Radio

Episode Overview

Hour 2 of "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" is a fast-paced, conversational exploration of current sports headlines, focusing especially on the NBA All-Star Game and the tanking crisis, stories from across the sports world, and plenty of signature banter. This episode also features an engaging look at the Daytona 500, a lively Olympics rundown, and several moments of good-natured ribbing and personal asides between the hosts and their guests.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Halftime Show Recap (Bad Bunny Segment)

[00:28–02:28]

• The hosts kick off with reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
  • Matt jokes about not understanding how influencer Alex Earl ended up on stage ("I still don't understand that." – [00:46]) and quizzes Myron on celebrity identities.
  • Myron confesses he's out of the influencer loop but loved the show's international flavor and the spectacle—with special props to the on-stage food vendors.
  • Notable banter: confusion over Ricky Martin vs. the Iglesias family ("Do you mean Ricky Martin? Not Ricky Iglesia." – Matt, [01:29]).

Memorable Quote:

"Bad Bunny was incredible, man. I thought that was a great show. I love the international flavor." – Myron Medcalf [01:50]

2. NBA All-Star Game & the Tanking Debate

[02:28–11:27]

The Tanking Crisis

• A major topic is rampant tanking in the NBA, with specific mention of the Utah Jazz (fined $500,000 for egregious lineup manipulation) and Indiana Pacers (fined $100,000).
• League commissioner Adam Silver’s comments are played (see quote below) and dissected by the hosts.

Is Tanking Rational or Good for the Game?

• Matt argues that while tanking may be rational for teams, it's hurting the game's entertainment value for fans, especially when many teams engage in it at once ([05:15]).
• Myron counters that for some teams, it’s "necessary" to get better via the draft, noting the limitations of free agency for franchises like Utah.
• The conversation explores whether draft system changes—like a strictly random lottery among non-playoff teams—might reduce tanking incentives.
• They discuss how a uniquely strong draft class is exacerbating tanking this year (multiple potential superstars available), with the Jazz and others gunning for a top-4 pick.

Notable Quotes

"I would say his [Adam Silver’s] answer didn't really please everyone. ... The big story at the NBA All Star Game has been about tanking because there are some teams doing egregious tanking." – Matt Yoder [02:28]

"It's necessary though for the teams in that position." – Myron Medcalf [04:46]

"If the Jazz end up with the overall worst record, they're guaranteed to not be worse than 4th. And we know we have four potential superstars... you are guaranteed, Myron, you're definitely getting a superstar." – Matt Yoder [08:57]

Adam Silver Statement [03:25]:

"Doing whatever we can to remind them of what their obligation is to the fans and to their partner teams... There have been lots of different ideas out there over the years, not just necessarily changing the draft lottery odds yet once again, but looking at whether there’s a better system here to try to align incentives."

3. Sunday Headlines Segment

[14:28–21:02]

With guest James, the hosts whip through fresh stories:

Anthony Kim's Comeback (Golf)

• Anthony Kim wins his first tournament in 16 years after a 12-year absence due to personal struggles.
• Matt calls it "probably the best thing that's happened to [the LIV tour] since they started" and one of golf's most amazing comeback stories ([16:13]).
• Myron reflects on the rarity of athletic returns after over a decade away.

Sacramento State Joins the MAC

• Sacramento State moves from FCS to the MAC as football-only member, a move puzzling due to massive travel implications between California and Midwest schools.
• Myron and Matt bemoan the wild state of conference realignment and the “arms race” among mid-majors to buy their way into new leagues ([17:54]).

Nick Castellanos Released for Beer Incident (MLB)

• Phillies' Nick Castellanos released after being benched for drinking beer in the dugout.
• The hosts joke about baseball’s history with vices, referencing the 1980s Mets and debating whether having a beer in-game is really so egregious in that sport ([20:14–20:38]).

NASCAR Daytona 500 Preview with Ryan McGee

[23:30–35:14]
See below for expanded section.

4. The Daytona 500: State of NASCAR & Preview

(with ESPN's Ryan McGee) [23:30–35:14]

• McGee's Lee Greenwood Story: Humorous anecdote about a college film crew grievance with performing "God Bless the USA" repeatedly ([23:36]).
• State of NASCAR/Fan Disconnect:
  • Matt, a lapsed NASCAR fan, asks for a reason to tune in.
  • McGee says the current star drivers (e.g., Keselowski, Kyle Busch) are veterans seeking to add the Daytona 500 to their résumés, possibly for the last time.
  • Explains why longshot victories are common; the race’s last 10 laps are a “roulette wheel” due to constant late-race crashes ([32:31]).

Notable Quotes:

"The reality is... the last round of pit stops usually hits with about 40 laps to go. After that, no one has any idea what's going to happen... This race is a roulette wheel with 10 laps to go." – Ryan McGee [32:31]

"The momentum is finally, at least internally, headed in the right direction, because this has been the Hatfield and the McCoys for the last 18 months." – Ryan McGee, on NASCAR's recovery from recent controversy [30:42]

• Pick to Win: Ryan Blaney ("It's his turn."), with William Byron and Chase Elliott as dark horses ([34:05–34:29]).

5. Olympics Roundup

[40:00–45:47]

• Matt recounts watching the Winter Olympics in Milan, including standout performances in cross-country skiing and speed skating.
• Both hosts laugh at the Norwegian skier who finishes races backwards to flex dominance—a move "worthy of a fight" if you lose to him ([41:14, 41:23]).
• Speed skating relay and its “butt push” handoff technique gets special mention ("team speed skating has an actual tush push" – Matt [42:13]).
• The “Quad God,” a hyped American figure skater, disappoints by falling during his routine. Myron discusses how falling in figure skating is more memorable than any trick pulled off ([43:13]).
• Curling drama! A Canadian player is accused of “cheating” by not letting go of the stone in time, leading to heated on-ice arguments and even some "boop" sound effect jokes ([44:55–45:39]).
• Myron gives a neighborly shoutout to Phil Drabnik, Team USA’s curling coach.

6. Hosts’ Signature Banter and Blunders

[38:13–39:58]

• Myron’s humorous moment: He can’t identify an audio clip of his own interview with Purdue’s Braden Smith, mistakenly guessing it’s Sam Darnold.
  • Matt: "You didn't remember your own interview of a guy?" ([39:33])
• Lots of ribbing between Matt and Myron throughout, maintaining an irreverent, lightly combative tone.

Notable Quotes & Moments (With Timestamps)

• On Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show:
  "Bad Bunny was incredible... I love the international flavor." – Myron Medcalf [01:50]

• Adam Silver on tanking:
  "There’s no doubt that’s affecting the behavior of our teams." – Adam Silver [04:26]

• On tanking in the NBA:
  "It’s necessary though for the teams in that position." – Myron Medcalf [04:46]

• Anthony Kim comeback:
  "An amazing comeback story, one of the most amazing ones I’ve ever seen in golf. The guy almost forgot how to swing and next thing you know, a few years later he's winning a tournament." – Matt Yoder [16:13]

• Conference realignment madness:
  "Who's paying the travel costs? Like who's sending mid-major Ohio schools to Sacramento?" – Myron Medcalf [18:52]

• On drinking in MLB dugout:
  "The stories you hear about baseball, like bringing a beer feels like a minor thing." – Myron Medcalf [20:25]

• On NASCAR's Daytona 500 unpredictability:
  "This race is a roulette wheel with 10 laps to go." – Ryan McGee [32:31]

• Olympic skier flexing:
  "If you ski backwards across the finish line and I'm in the race, we gotta have a conversation." – Matt Yoder [41:25]

• Hosts ribbing Myron over his own blunder:
  "You didn’t remember your own interview of a guy?" – Matt Yoder [39:33]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Time Range | |----------------------------------|--------------------| | Bad Bunny & Halftime Show | 00:28 – 02:28 | | NBA All-Star Game/Tanking | 02:28 – 11:27 | | Headlines (with James) | 14:28 – 21:02 | | NASCAR Daytona 500 (w/ McGee) | 23:30 – 35:14 | | Olympics Recap | 40:00 – 45:47 | | Myron’s Blunder/Banter | 38:13 – 39:58 |

Conclusion

This hour of "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" deftly juggles the week's hottest sports topics with the hosts' lively humor. Insightful discussion on the complexities of NBA tanking blends seamlessly with lighter fare like MLB's beer incidents, NASCAR nostalgia, and the quirks of Winter Olympic sports. The blend of analysis, fan perspective, and friendly mockery makes the show engaging and uniquely informative for sports lovers and casual listeners alike.